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Actually, the reason for the (minor) increase is because this is the time of the year where refineries decrease production, to transition to the 'warm weather' gas.
The environmental-loonies require the refineries to use a 'cold weather' formula during the winter months. Not really necessary from what I understand, but it definitely decreases my fuel economy during the winter.
We hit a low of $2.08 here but it has now jumped up to $2.45. One day it was $2.08, the next day it was $2.35, and yesterday it was at that $2.45 price. Still about a buck lower than usual though.
I knew the super low prices wouldn't last forever, and was just holding my breath for when they would start to climb again.
We hit a low of $2.08 here but it has now jumped up to $2.45. One day it was $2.08, the next day it was $2.35, and yesterday it was at that $2.45 price. Still about a buck lower than usual though.
I knew the super low prices wouldn't last forever, and was just holding my breath for when they would start to climb again.
Don
is that for gas or heating oil (in response to my post above?)
Some refinery workers are on strike. I think that plays a part in the rising prices as I'm sure this will drive up oil futures. I think they are in week 3 now.
Actually, the reason for the (minor) increase is because this is the time of the year where refineries decrease production, to transition to the 'warm weather' gas.
The environmental-loonies require the refineries to use a 'cold weather' formula during the winter months. Not really necessary from what I understand, but it definitely decreases my fuel economy during the winter.
Where can we find info on the dates of the winter gas? I tried to google this morning but no such luck. I remember Dec 1 being the start date but that was a long time ago. I really want my next tank to be back on "real" gas, my mpg is totally shot right now and I can't tell if it's the gas, warming the car up so much or if something else is going on with it.
And that's something I've never understood - why does a different formulation matter in the winter? Back in the 90's VT refused to used MTBE along with other states. So what was the point?
I believe 'winter gas' begins in December and ends the beginning of March.
Have noticed a 5+ mpg increase in fuel economy over the past few days.
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Originally Posted by WouldLoveTo
Where can we find info on the dates of the winter gas? I tried to google this morning but no such luck. I remember Dec 1 being the start date but that was a long time ago. I really want my next tank to be back on "real" gas, my mpg is totally shot right now and I can't tell if it's the gas, warming the car up so much or if something else is going on with it.
And that's something I've never understood - why does a different formulation matter in the winter? Back in the 90's VT refused to used MTBE along with other states. So what was the point?
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